EUGENE, Ore. — Dozens of people dove in to the bone-chilling Willamette River, all in the name of charity. Saturday marked this year’s Polar Plunge hosted by Oregon law enforcement. This daring event is part of an annual tradition in Eugene. Participants dove right into the 44-degree water. Those taking the plunge spent the past … Continue reading »
Taking a Plunge for a Cause
EUGENE, Ore. — More than 300 people are expected to take the plunge Saturday–the Polar Plunge, that is. Staff members were out at Maurie Jacobs Park Friday setting up for the chilly dip and run into the Willamette River. The proceeds will go to support the Special Olympics. Coordinators say the cause is a great … Continue reading »
Athletes Train for Special Olympics
EUGENE, Ore. — The Special Olympics Torch of Hope is making its way to Newberg for the Summer State Games. It will arrive on Saturday and so will the athletes. Western Oregon is well represented with 119 athletes from Benton County, 77 from Douglas County and 135 from Lane County. One of those athletes is … Continue reading »
The Flame of Hope Torch Passes Through Eugene and Springfield
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene and Springfield police officers teamed up Wednesday for a special cause. Joined by a few U.S. Marshals, the officers ran alongside some Special Olympics athletes, bearing the Flame of Hope torch. The torch is part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, an effort throughout Oregon to raise awareness and funds for … Continue reading »
